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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1947

Page

7

Suit Over Road Accident Settled Damages Set at $1000

Dorothy Kosmin Bryant versus Clem Terres ends with damages of $1000 in a collision on September 24 1946 along State Route 3. Special Judge J W Mavvel ordered Terres to pay the agreed sum. Separate filing grants R E Neely a plea of self defense in Buster D Mitchell versus Neely case. Neely contends Mitchell assaulted him first and any injury to Mitchell arose from Mitchells attack.

Dorothy Kosmin Bryant Clem Terres Terres J. W. Maxavel Buster D. Mitchell R. E. Neely Neely Mitchell

Rabies Alarm in West Virginia Foxes Rises

West Virginia health officials report increasing rabies among foxes in central counties along the Ohio River. Officials note many fox heads tested were rabid, urging residents to take precautions. Vaccine supplies are limited by funding, hindering free distribution.

Associated Press Charleston West Virginia Ohio River N. H. Byer Central Dyer

Mabscott Sergeant Completes U S Constabulary Training

James E. Whitt son of Mrs Bertha C Whitt Mabscott graduated in the May class of the U S Constabulary School at Sonthofen Germany. He ranked among the top 20 of 580 in the investigators course for occupation forces in Germany. Sgt Whitt is assigned to the 35th Constabulary Squadron at Fussen.

Set James E. Whitt Bertha C. Whitt Mabscott U. S. Constabulary School Sonthofen Germany Sgt. Whitt 35Th Constabulary Fussen

New 48 Passenger School Bus Arrives

Jeff Spangler, acting supervisor of transportation for Raleigh County Schools, said one of six new buses has arrived and another, at the body factory, is expected this week. The 48 passenger Dodge with a Superior body will be delivered by July. When the new buses arrive two buses in use will be junked and four kept for emergency use.

Jeff Spangler Raleigh County Spangler John Evans

Nineteen Babies Examined At Raleigh Health Clinic

Nineteen babies were examined yesterday at a well baby clinic held at the Raleigh County Health Department. Mrs. Mabel Lewis, the county health nurse, said others were turned away for lack of prior appointments.

Raleigh County Mabel Lewis Lewis

Harveys Sell Vine Street Residence in Beckley

Harry G. Harveys and Anna Ferne Harvey sold 926 Vine Street and lot to Robert Glenn and Mary Anglin for about $6,000, per county deed. Numerous transfers follow across Beckley area parcels in Glen Hedrick, Shady Spring, Trap Hill, and Mabscott districts involving dozens of buyers and sellers.

Harry G Anna Ferne Harvey Vine Street Robert Glenn Mary Anglin G. G Ethel M. Hedrick William John Evelyn Virginia Lowery Glen Hedrick Shady Spring Lacy and Velva Cantley Lawrence Essie June Holston Charles, Stansbury Trap Hill R. E Macy Stover W. W Bessie Legg Clear Fork Coal River Lilly Land Company Bennie Roark Fireco Willie Jepps Lilly ‘Land Company Fire‘co J.J Grayce O. Shrewsbury Oscar Stacy Greene Crow H. A Ada Stansbury R. J. Blankenship Charles Stansbury Glen Daniels J. E Ida W. Smith Carl G. O. Wond Ethel B. Lobenstein McCreery Court Beckley Adaline Corns Boitz Maggie Garretson Slab Fork Mitchell’s Ridge J. L. Corns, Jr Lilla Corns W. J. Persinger Ray E Juanita Beckelheimer Lilly Heights Grace Orpha Cole H. H Mary Ellen Grant Grant J. H. Lilly Land Company Pauline Holdren

Many Enroll In Summer Classes At Beckley and Woodrow Wilson High

Beckley College and Woodrow Wilson High School report strong summer enrollment with over 500 students registered, including AWB students at Beckley College. D K Shroyer notes 23 instructors as faculty, while Woodrow Wilson High lists 97 enrollees in English American history and senior social science. Enrollment at Beckley College is expected to reach 500 by week’s end, double last year’s peak.

Beckley College Woodrow Wilson H High School D. K. Schroyer Oper AWB Shroyer C. G. Peregoy

Two Men to Answer Contempt Charges in Divorce Case

Two men were ordered by Raleigh County Circuit Court to show cause why they should not be held in contempt for failing to make court ordered payments. Albert Goad must justify overdue support to Flossie B Goad, plaintiff in the divorce suit. Mack Harrah, plaintiff in a divorce suit against Realther Harrah, must show cause for nonpayment toward the support of his wife and child.

Appen Raleign County Albert Goad Flossie B .Goad Mack Harrah Realther Harrah

John T. Goodman Dies At Sophia

John Thomas Goodman 81 died at home in Sophia Tuesday afternoon after a year’s illness. Funeral 2 p m Friday at the residence with Rev. R H Kennedy and Rev. Dewey Wilson officiating. Burial in Hot Coal cemetery. Born Marion Virginia April 16 1866 he worked 22 years for MecAlpin Coal Company. Survived by wife Martha a son Joe three daughters 46 grandchildren eight great grandchildren. Active pallbearers listed.

John Thomas Goodman Sophia R. H. Kennedy Dewey Wilson Hot ‘Coal Goodman Marion MecAlpin Coal UMWA Martha Goodman Joe Farl Pate Pauline Goodman Marvin Blevins Vac M. Ly Tosh George Turner J. L. Stovall Hamp Carr Henry Smith George W. Osborne

Area Coal Output Edges Up In Winding Gulf And New River Fields

Coal production in the Winding Gulf district reached 239 565 tons for the week ending May 81 an increase of 8 213 from 230 052 last week. The New River field produced 245 122 tons last week and 247 353 the prior week. For the year to May 31 the Winding Gulf total is 4 687 159 tons and New River 4 894 128 tons, each up more than a million tons from 1946.

Winding Culf New River Winding Gulf District

Doan's Pills Offer Backache Relief by Kidney Causes

Many suffer backache from tired kidneys the article states. It explains kidneys remove acids and waste from blood and that kidney disorder can cause pain, swelling and fatigue. Doan's Pills are recommended as a stimulant diuretic used by millions for over 60 years to flush waste from the blood.

Nature Doan

James Fitzpatrick Sentenced for Carrying Pistol in Raleigh County

James Fitzpatrick received six months in Raleigh County jail and a $40 fine for illegally carrying a pistol in a hearing before Magistrate L. W. Worley yesterday. He was also held for the grand jury on a felonious assault charge against George Daniels at Fairfield.

James Fitzpatrick Raleigh L. W. Worley George Daniels Fairdale

Navy training cadet from Grandview earns Duke ROTC spot

John Norman Haney son of Mr and Mrs Thomas S Haney of Grandview graduates Shady Spring High School and is a member of the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps at Duke University.

John Norman Haney Thomas S. Haney Grandview Shady Spring High School Naval Reserve Officers 'Training Corps Duke University

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Higgins Grocery Reckley Harry G. Harveys John T. Goodman Marvin Raleigh Coal & Coke CO Raleigh, W. Va Riverside Price Tuba Price Tube Molemanns Peanut Butter Crate's Creek Tomatoes Florida Hunt Voc Tae Pioneer Motor Oil
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